User manual Coffee Maker
The terminology below will be used on subsequent pages

Description of the appliance
A1. Espresso water tank lid
A2. Espresso water tank
A3. Antichlorine filter extraction handle
A4. Antichlorine filter support
A5. Filter-holder for drip coffee
A6. Water fill compartment
A7. Drip coffee warming plate
A8. Espresso cup tray
A9. Drip tray
A10. Cappuccino maker (*Different depending on the model)
A11. Cappuccino maker selection ring (Adjustable cappuccino system only)
A12. Steam connection nozzle
A13. Steam dial for cappuccino
A14. Espresso coffee ON/OFF switch
Description of control panel
B1. Espresso coffee/hot water button with integrated pilot lamp
B2. Steam button with integrated pilot lamp
B3. Espresso power light
B4 Display
B5 ON/OFF button for drip coffee with power light
B6 AUTO button (automatic switch-on) for drip coffee with AUTO ON light
B7 HOUR button
B8 MIN button
B9 “1-4” cups button with light
Description of the accessories
C1. Espresso coffee filter holder
C2. One-cup or one-pod espresso coffee filter
C3. Two-cup espresso coffee filter
C4. Coffee measure with presser
C5. Permanent gold tone filter
C6. Jug for drip coffee
C7. Water softener filter for espresso coffee water tank (*optional)
C8. Antichlorine filter
Installation
The filter eliminates the taste of chlorine in the water. To install the filter, proceed as follows:


When using the appliance for the first time, all the accessories and the internal circuits must be washed as follows:
Setting the clock
When the coffee machine is connected to the outlet for the first time, “AM 0:00” will flash on the display. To set the time, proceed as follows:

Programming the automatic start (AUTO BUTTON)
The appliance can be programmed to make drip coffee automatically. First, make sure that the time is set correctly. To set the delayed start (i.e. the time you want the coffee to be made), proceed as follows:

Length of warming time (Automatic shutoff time)
The appliance is factory-set to keep the coffee warm for two hours after startup. However, this setting can be changed as follows:

“1-4” cups button
You can enhance the flavor of your coffee by pressing the “1- 4” button after the “ON/OFF” button. This feature activates a unique brewing process, slowly releasing water into the filter basket; saturating coffee grounds a little at a time extracting the best flavor and aroma from your coffee. To activate, press the “1-4” button (fig. 6); the light on the button will illuminate. Press the button again to turn the selection off. Do not use this button if brewing an entire carafe of coffee. You can select this function even when using the auto function

Making drip coffee





It is perfectly normal for the appliance to emit steam while the coffee is percolating. To keep the coffee hot after the percolation process has finished, place the carafe on the hot plate and leave the machine turned on (with the drip coffee light on): the coffee in the carafe will be kept at the right temperature
The first time you use the appliance, wash all accessories and rinse the internal circuits by proceeding as though you were making coffee until you have used at least two tanks of water. You can then proceed to make coffee.
Preheating the coffee unit
To make espresso coffee at the right temperature, the coffee maker should be preheated as follows:
1. Press the ON/OFF switch (fig. 12) to turn the appliance on. The power light (B3) comes on.

2. Insert the filter to the filter holder (fig. 13). Make sure the filter is correctly inserted in the slot. Attach the filter holder with filter to the appliance (fig. 14) without adding preground coffee. Use the smaller filter to make one coffee or the larger filter to make two coffees.


3. Place a cup under the filter holder. Use the same cup as will be used to prepare the coffee in order to preheat it.
4. Wait until the
light comes on and immediately afterwards press the
button (fig. 15). Continue delivering water until the light goes off, then interrupt delivery by pressing the same button and empty the cup.
(It is normal for a small and harmless puff of steam to be given off when removing the filter holder).

How to make espresso coffee using preground coffee
1. After preheating the appliance and filter holder as described in the previous paragraph, use the smaller filter to make one coffee or the larger filter to make two coffees.
2. To make just one coffee, place one level measure of pre-ground coffee (about 7 g) in the filter (fig. 16). To prepare two coffees, place two loosely filled measures (about 6+6 g/ 2+2 tablespoons) of pre-ground coffee in the filter. Fill the filter a little at a time to prevent the pre-ground coffee from overflowing.

3. Distribute the pre-ground coffee evenly and press lightly with the tamper (fig. 17). Correct pressing of the pre-ground coffee is essential to obtain a good espresso. If pressing is excessive, coffee delivery will be slow and the froth will be dark. If pressing is too light, coffee delivery will be too rapid and the froth will be weak and light coloured.

4. Remove any excess coffee from the rim of the filter holder and attach to the appliance. Turn as far as it will go (fig. 14) to avoid water leaking out.
5. Place the cup or cups under the filter holder spouts (fig. 18). You are recommended to warm the cups before making coffee by rinsing them with a little hot water.

6. Make sure the
light is on (if off, wait until it comes on), then press the
button (fig. 15). When the desired amount of coffee has been delivered, press the same button to interrupt the flow.
7. To remove the filter holder, turn the handle from right to left.
8. To dispose of the used coffee, block the filter in place using the lever incorporated in the handle, then empty the grounds by turning the filter holder upside down and tapping it firmly (fig. 19).

9. To turn the appliance off, press the ON/OFF button on the left side of the machine.
How to prepare espresso coffee using pods
1. Preheat the appliance as described in the section “PREHEATING THE COFFEE UNIT”, making sure the filter holder is attached. This obtains a hotter coffee.
2. Place the small filter in the filter holder, making sure the filter is correctly inserted in the slot as shown in fig. 13.
3. Insert the pod, centering it as far as possible on the filter (fig. 20). Always follow the instructions on the pod pack to position the pod on the filter correctly.
4. Attach the filter holder to the appliance. Always turn as far as it will go (fig. 14).
5. Proceed as in points 5, 6 and 7 in the previous section.
1. Prepare the espresso coffees as described in the previous sections, using sufficiently large cups.
2. Press the
button.
3. In the meantime, fill a pitcher with about 3.5 oz/100 grams for each cappuccino or 6 oz/170 grams for each latte to be prepared. In choosing the size of the pitcher, bear in mind that the milk doubles or triples in volume.
4. *Models with adjustable cappuccino only: Make sure the ring on the cappuccino maker is positioned downwards in the CAPPUCCINO position and place the pitcher containing the milk under the cappuccino maker.
5. Wait until the
light comes on (fig. 21). The light comes on to indicate that the boiler has reached the ideal temperature for steam production. As the boiler heats up, it is normal for a little water and steam to be given off into the drip tray.

6. Remove the cappuccino maker by rotating to the left (fig. 22). During this operation, avoid touching the boiler outlet as it is hot. Then place the recipient containing the milk under the cappuccino maker.

7. Dip the cappuccino maker in the milk for a few millimetres (fig. 23). Turn the steam dial to the
ON position (fig. 24). Steam is delivered from the cappuccino maker, giving the milk a creamy frothy appearance. For a creamier froth, immerse the cappuccino maker in the milk and move the container with slow up/down movements.


8. When the required temperature (the ideal is 60°C/140°F) and froth density is reached, interrupt steam delivery by turning the steam dial to the OFF position and press the
button
9. Pour the frothed milk into the cups containing the espresso coffee prepared previously. The cappuccino is ready. Sweeten to taste and if desired, sprinkle the froth with a little cocoa powder.
To make hot milk without froth, proceed as described in the above section, making sure the ring on the cappuccino maker is positioned upwards in the “HOT MILK” position.
Important: For hygiene reasons, the cappuccino maker should always be cleaned after use. Proceed as follows:
1. Deliver a little steam for a few seconds by turning the steam dial (fig. 24). This causes the cappuccino maker to discharge any milk left inside. Turn the appliance on again by pressing the ON/OFF button.
* Models with adjustable cappuccino maker:
2. With one hand, hold the cappuccino maker spout firmly, with the other, release the cappuccino maker by turning it anticlockwise, then pull off downwards (fig. 25).
3. Remove the steam connection nozzle from the spout by pulling it downwards.
4. Wash the cappuccino maker and steam connection nozzle thoroughly with warm water.
5. Move the ring upwards and make sure the two holes shown by the arrows in fig. 26 are not blocked. If necessary, clean with a pin.

* Models with cappuccino maker:
2. With one hand, hold the cappuccino maker spout firmly, with the other, release the cappuccino maker by turning it anticlockwise, then pull off downwards (fig. 27).

3. Remove the steam connection nozzle from the spout by pulling it downwards.
4. Wash the cappuccino maker and steam connection nozzle thoroughly with warm water.
5. Make sure the two holes shown by the arrows in fig. 28 are not blocked. If necessary, clean with a pin.

*All models
6. Put the steam connection nozzle back, pressing forcefully upwards to insert it onto the steam tube.
7. Replace the cappuccino maker by pushing upwards and turning clockwise.
1. Press the ON/OFF switch (fig. 12) to turn the appliance on. The power light comes on.
2. Wait until the
light comes on.
3. Place a recipient under the cappuccino maker.
4. When the
light comes on, press the
button (fig. 15) and at the same time turn the steam dial to
ON (fig. 24). Water comes out of the cappuccino maker.
5. To interrupt hot water delivery, press the
button again and turn the steam dial to OFF.
You should not deliver hot water for more than 60 seconds
Espresso coffee filter cleaning and maintenance
About every 300 coffees or when the coffee is delivered from the filter holder a drop at a time or not at all, clean the pre-ground coffee filters and filter holder as follows:





Cleaning the boiler outlet
About every 300 coffees, the espresso boiler outlet must be cleaned as follows:
Failure to clean as described above invalidates the guarantee.
Other cleaning operations
1. Do not use solvents or abrasive detergents to clean the coffee maker. Use a soft damp cloth only.
2. Clean the filter holder, filters, drip tray and water tank regularly. To empty the drip tray, extract the cup tray grille, remove the water and clean the tray with a cloth: then reassemble the drip tray
Descaling the espresso coffee unit
We recommend descaling the coffee maker about every 200 coffees. We recommend using commercially available De’Longhi descaler. Proceed as follows:
1. Remove the water softner filter and fill the tank with the descaler solution, obtained by diluting the descaler with water following the instructions on the pack.
2. Press the ON/OFF switch (fig. 12) to turn the appliance on. The power light comes on.
3. Make sure the filter holder is not attached and position a recipient under the boiler outlet.
4. Press the
button and deliver about 1/4 of the solution in the tank, turning the steam dial at intervals to allow a little solution to flow out through the cappuccino maker spout. Then stop the flow by pressing the
button again and leave the solution to act for about five minutes.
5. Repeat point 4 a further 3 times until the tank is completely empty.
6. To eliminate residues of solution and scale, rinse the tank well, fill with clean water (without descaler).
7. Press the
button (fig. 15) and deliver water until the tank is completely empty.
8. Repeat operations 6 and 7 again. Repair of damage to the coffee maker caused by scale is not covered by the guarantee unless descaling is performed regularly as described above
Descaling the drip coffee unit
Over time, calcium in the water may cause obstructions, reducing the efficiency of the coffee maker. You are recommended to descale the coffee maker about every 40 coffees. To descale, always use special commercially available descaling products for drip coffee makers
1. Dilute the product in the jug, following the instructions on the descaler pack;
2. Remove the antichlorine filter and pour the descaler solution into the tank;
3. Place the jug on the warming plate;
4. Press the
switch, percolate the equivalent of one cup and then switch off the appliance;
5. Leave the solution to work for 15 minutes, then repeat operations 4 and 5.
6. Turn the appliance on and deliver the water until the tank is completely empty.
7. Rinse by operating the appliance with water only at least 3 times (3 complete tanks of water).
Voltage: 115V˜60Hz
Voltage: 1500 W
Size LxDxH: 370 x 305 (or 400) x 325 mm
Pressure: 15 bar
“Espresso” boiler: Stainless steel
“Espresso” water tank capacity: 1,2 L
“Drip coffee” water tank capacity: 1,4 L
Cable lenght: 1200 mm
Weight: 13,89Lb/6,3 kg
| PROBLEM | POSSIBLE CAUSE | SOLUTION |
| No espresso coffee is delivered | No water in the tank | Fill the tank with water |
| The holes in the filter holder are blocked | Clean the filter holder spout holes | |
| The espresso boiler outlet is blocked | Clean as described in the section “13.2 Cleaning the boiler outlet” | |
| Scale/hard water deposits in the water circuit | Perform the descaling procedure as described in the section “8. espresso coffee | |
| The tank is not correctly in place and the valve on the bottom is not open | Press the tank down lightly to open the valve on the bottom | |
| The espresso coffee drips from the edges of the filter holder rather than the holes | The filter holder is inserted incorrectly | Attach the filter holder correctly and rotate firmly as far as it will go |
| The espresso boiler gasket has lost elasticity | Have the espresso boiler gasket replaced by Customer Services | |
| The holes in the filter holder spouts are blocked | Clean the spout holes. | |
| The pump is excessively noisy | The water tank is empty | Fill the tank |
| The tank is not correctly in place and the valve on the bottom is not open | Press the tank down lightly to open the valve on the bottom | |
| The espresso coffee is cold | The espresso coffee OK light was not on when the coffee switch was pressed | Wait until the OK light comes on |
| No preheating was done | Preheat as described in the section “8.1 Preheating the coffee unit” | |
| The cups were not preheated | Heat the cups by rinsing them in hot water or standing them on the cup warmer tray for at least 20 minutes | |
| Scale/hard water deposits in the water circuit | Perform the descaling procedure as described in the section “8. espresso coffee” | |
| The coffee froth is too light (delivered from the spout too fast) | The pre-ground coffee is not pressed down firmly enough | Press the pre-ground coffee down more firmly (fig. 18) |
| There is not enough pre-ground coffee | Increase the quantity of pre-ground coffee | |
| The pre-ground coffee is too coarse | Use only pre-ground coffee for espresso coffee makers | |
| The wrong type of pre-ground coffee is being used | Change the type of pre-ground coffee | |
| The coffee froth is too dark (delivered from the spout too slowly) | The pre-ground coffee is pressed down too firmly | Press the coffee down less firmly (fig. 17) |
| There is too much pre-ground coffee | Reduce the quantity of pre-ground coffee | |
| The espresso boiler outlet is blocked | Clean as described in the section “13.2 Cleaning the boiler outlet”. | |
| The pre-ground coffee is too fine or damp | Use pre-ground coffee for espresso coffee makers only and make sure it is not too damp | |
| The wrong type of pre-ground coffee is being used | Use a different type of pre-ground coffee | |
| The filter holder cannot be attached to the appliance | Too much coffee has been placed in the filter | Use the measure supplied and make sure you are using the correct filter for the type of preparation |
| No milk froth is formed when making cappuccino | Milk not cold enough | Always use semi-skimmed milk at refrigerator temperature |
| Cappuccino maker dirty | Thoroughly clean the holes in the cappuccino maker, in particular those indicated in fig. 26-28 | |
| Thoroughly clean the holes in the cappuccino maker, in particular those indicated in fig. 26-28 | Inadequate rinsing after descaling | Rinse the appliance as described in the section ““14.1 Descaling the espresso coffee unit” or “14.2 Descaling the drip coffee unit” |
| The drip coffee takes longer to percolate | The drip coffee maker needs to be descaled | Perform the descaling procedure as described in the section “14.2 Descaling the drip coffee unit |
When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should always be followed, including the following:
A. The carafe is an accessory to be used exclusively with this appliance. Never use it on a cooking surface.
B. Do not set the hot container on a damp or cold surface.
C. Do not use the carafe if it is cracked or the handle is not completely sturdy.
D. Do not use abrasive detergents or sponges to clean.
Reference file: Delonghi BCO330T All-in-one Cappuccino, Espresso And Coffee Maker
Additionally, the document applies to other Delonghi models: BCO43X